Established in 1960, Universidad del Quindío (University of Quindío) is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the medium city of Armenia (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Quindio. Officially recognized by the Ministerio de Educación Nacional, Colombia (Ministry of National Education of Colombia), Universidad del Quindío is a large coeducational Colombian higher education institution. Universidad del Quindío offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 61 years old Colombian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. Universidad del Quindío also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, sports facilities, as well as administrative services.